Jamel McGuire, 27, was shot and killed at his Chula Vista apartment on June 12, 2014. Known as Mel Mel and the brother of former NBA player Dominic McGuire, Jamel had played college basketball at San Diego City College, Cal State Fullerton and Cal State San Marcos and was pursuing rap music when his life was cut short.

On the night of the shooting Jamel was on the couch playing video games while two friends played cards nearby. Someone opened the apartment door and fired several rounds into the unit, striking Jamel in the head. The two friends escaped by running to a back bedroom and jumping out a window. A 5-year-old girl, the daughter of Jamel’s girlfriend, was found sleeping in the apartment and was unharmed.

Police have not released a suspect description or a motive, and it has not been confirmed whether Jamel was the intended target. The investigation remains open and no arrests have been announced. If anyone has information about what happened that night, please share it with the Chula Vista Police Department.